Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bone Trial Piece
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Barley Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Guildhall
- Stonegate
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Castle Museum